Mbale City, Uganda: Ms Ritah Namuwenge, the National Coordinator for the Emyooga program and PDM Consultant for Eastern Uganda, has been unanimously endorsed as the sole NRM candidate for the Mbale City Woman MP seat by residents and Parish Development Model (PDM) leaders in Nabulu-Kasanja Ward.
The endorsement was made on Thursday, May 15, 2025, during a monitoring and research meeting held at Mabale Primary School to assess the progress of the Parish Development Model (PDM) where she also rallied local leaders toward integrity and servant leadership.
The meeting, convened to assess progress of the PDM in the area, attracted Parish Development Committees (PDCs), PDM SACCO leaders, Village Health Teams (VHTs), religious leaders, all LCI chairpersons, youth NRM flag bearers, the Town Agent, and hundreds of residents.
Mr Steven Nabalegwa, the LCII chairperson for Nabulu-Kasanja Ward, led the endorsement saying; “We have endorsed you as our sole NRM candidate for Woman MP in the coming elections. I’m happy to host you in my parish,” Nabalegwa said.
“We thank you for guiding us in accessing PDM funds, but I urge you to follow up and advocate for the division of our parish to improve service delivery.”
Robert Busiku Mashate, the PDM chairman, added, “Namuwenge is the right candidate. I have no one else to support.” “She is young, energetic, and the best candidate compared to others in the race,” noted Nasulu Wambede, a resident.
“We’re fully behind Ritah Namuwenge. Let her go look for votes elsewhere because here, she already has our backing. We’ve suffered enough and need real representation,” said Nadunga Hafusa from Nsereko Cell.
In her remarks, Namuwenge emphasized that her leadership is rooted in selfless service. “Leadership is not about eating; it’s about serving the people, and I am ready to serve you as you put your trust in me,” she said.
She also challenged LCI chairpersons to uphold ethical leadership and refrain from mismanaging public funds meant for community development.
“You are the ones managing these government programs. You know your people, but instead of helping them, some of you frustrate them,” she said. “This money is meant for everyone in the community, not just your family members, as I’ve heard happening in other wards.”
Namuwenge’s growing influence and mobilization prowess across Mbale City have earned her a strong grassroots base, with many calling her the “people’s candidate” in the race for Woman MP come 2026.
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